aram verdian
3 statements across 1 episodes · 1 bullish · 2 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement Sep 10, 2026 by Aram Verdian · across every show →
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Sep 10, 2026 bearish
Verdian: Average 10-year VC return trails public markets at 1-2x net
“If you look at Cambridge data, the average venture return over the last 10 years is one to two x net. You will do better in private equity. You'll definitely do better in the public markets. You don't need to lock up your money for 10 years.”
Sep 10, 2026 positive
Verdian: Late-stage funds require 5% to 10% position sizing in top company
“Venture-like returns are possible in late stage, but your best company should be five, 10% plus of your fund. That way you can actually return the fund on a single company. Fund returning math in late stage didn't exist before. It now does.”